Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in end of life care, hospice and bereavement: providing education, support,and healing to patients and those who care about them.

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I lost my dad this past year. How can I get through the holidays without him?


Dear Tropical breeze, I too lost my dad and his absence is always so apparent during the holidays. The responses to your post are all... see more

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My sister, mother's Power of Attorney, decided that she is going to put our mom in a nursing home. What can we...


Danjen2, I am sorry for your frustration and heartache. I agree that you need to see an attorney. I would take a look at the Power of... see more

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How do you deal with your feelings of resentment when your siblings don’t help?


I have been reading all of these comments with great interest. This topic has generated much discussion and the common theme of... see more

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How do you deal with the loss of your parents after caregiving?


Ballie, I am sorry for your losses. I do not know if it will bring you comfort but as I read your story I saw many signs of healing. Your... see more

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How do you deal with your feelings of resentment when your siblings don’t help?


Unfortunately I have heard this story many times. Caring for an aging parent can be consuming and those siblings that are far away enjoy... see more

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Is it wrong for me to pre-arrange mom’s funeral without my siblings input?


I agree that you should attempt to notify your siblings of your mothers passing and also her advanced condition. If you can do this by way... see more

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Can a health care facility move a patient with dementia who falls out of bed, needs help to eat, cannot walk f...


Medicare will only pay for skilled care. Bathing, feeding and assistance with ambulation can be done by a non-skilled person. Skilled... see more

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